Synergy Mapping Contest!

Over 100k FPSB points in prizes!

By Archanor 2 years ago

Contest deadline is currently set to 25th of April 2010. (3 months)

Contest Information

I'm currently arranging a contest that's a little bit out of the ordinary. Instead of CSS, TF2 and the annual christmas mapping contests, I've decided to launch a mapping contest for Synergy. And if you ask; why Synergy of all mods? Well, seeing as I have a history with Synergy, both as a developer and a fan of cooperative games, I ended up with this game.

NEWS / UPDATES

8th February: Prizes have been updated. Winner submissions may now have a chance at getting their map be released as an official Synergy map.

7th February: A generous donation of 5000 points from Tyelander, aswell as all 46 of Merk1b2's points.

27th January: Thread created, a few donations received. (Thanks to BBank, Haxorfox, Lost)

Rules and Judging Deadline: 25th of April 2010.

The type of maps we're looking for in this contest is walkthrough maps. It is not a necessity, but it's a preferation in terms of judging. The map should be to be suited for 4-6 players, seeing as this is a cooperative map.

    Rules

  • Only one submission per person
  • If you cooperate on a map with someone, the prize will be split accordingly
  • Judges may not participate
  • Maps must (obviously) be created for Synergy
    Judging Criteria

  • Gameplay
  • Overall fun
  • Aesthetics
  • Length
  • Coop-friendly
  • Story (optional)

Prizes

1st Prize 70,000~ FPSB Points

2nd Prize 30,000~ FPSB Points

3rd Prize 25,000~ FPSB Points

Winners may also have a chance to get their map be included as a official Synergy map.

Prizes are subject to increase depending on amount of contestants. And as always, donations are very much welcome!

Extended Information

What is Synergy?

Synergy is a Half-Life 2 cooperative modification that allows you to play with friends through the HL2 and it's episodes, aswell as custom levels. You can also load third-party mods such as MINERVA: Metastasis and ROCK24 through the mods special mounting system, and be able to play them online with your friends.

Synergy tries to maintain the true Half-Life 2 gameplay, while still adding in our own unique ideas.

Visit the Synergy website

Download Synergy through Steam

How do I map for Synergy?

Mapping for Synergy is pretty much like mapping for Half-Life 2. You'll be using (almost) the same entities, and pretty much the same prop models from HL2. If you wish, you can also use Episode 1 and Episode 2 content to use for your Synergy maps. Using this content will however not make your map playable for everyone.

If you have further questions about mapping for Synergy, you can get help on the forum.

Installer for the Synergy SDK -

Synergy Forum

Synergy Development Guide - Misc. Tutorials and Tips

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  • Archanor

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    Archanor

    stretch

    Problem, officer?

  • ninjha

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    ninjha

    Nice I like Synergy.

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    Logan Dougall

    I'm looking forward to seeing what people can pull together. Teamwork might be a good idea for most to split workload Hint Hint

    Uberstyle still progressing...

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    Mini
    Posted by Lost I'm looking forward to seeing what people can pull together. Teamwork might be a good idea for most to split workload *Hint Hint*

    tell you what, you map and I'll take the hard job of uploading it. deal?

    Minecraft!

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    Smithz

    Lol @ Mini.

    Or, you map and I'll take the hard job of getting the prize?

    Nah, seriously, I'll donate 10,000 points to the winner if there are at least 20 entries. Maybe 15 - 20k if there are more entries and their entries are looking good.

    PostGamer

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    Zakk

    This looks awesome synergy is deffinatly up there I. My top mod lists I should learn to map again ha would love to design something :(

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  • Archanor

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    Archanor

    I got a map in progress, but unfortunately it's an official map. :P Anyway, show your friends this thread. If there's alot of sign-ups, I'll add something more than just points for prizes.

    Problem, officer?

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    Jonny-higgins

    I've featured this thread with the image in your blog and stickied the thread to get it some more attention. I also noticed the contest plugin bug took your points away, send me a pm or message detailing this and I'll restore them for you.

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  • Sebhael

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    Sebhael

    I wish you luck in this. Synergy doesn't seem like a hot-item for contests, I may be proven wrong though - might just be my lack of knowledge of both the mod and the community.

    M.urder D.eath K.ill

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    tyelander

    I'll try make a map,I myt not have enough time though :/ I got alot of time used up now on school

    Hos Hos
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